Silsila (1981): Cast & Plot
Silsila is a 1981 romantic drama directed by Yash Chopra, starring Shashi Kapoor as Sqdr. Leader Shekhar Malhotra, Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. It runs 3 hours 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 2m (182 min)
- Director
- Yash Chopra
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Yash Raj Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Silsila About?
The premise of Silsila without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Love is faith, and faith endures forever. After his brother’s tragic death leaves his pregnant fiancée devastated, playwright Amit marries her out of self‑less duty, shielding her from societal scorn. Yet when he meets his former lover, he discovers that love can eclipse even solemn vows.
Silsila Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- love
- love triangle
- writer
- adultery
- heartbreak
- rescue
- airplane crash
- death
- miscarriage
- marriage
- infidelity
- cult film
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- unrequited love
- breakup
- holi
Silsila Cast & Characters
Shashi Kapoor leads the cast as Sqdr. Leader Shekhar Malhotra, with Amitabh Bachchan as Amit Malhotra and Jaya Bachchan as Shobha Malhotra. Directed by Yash Chopra; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yash Chopra
- Shashi Kapoor as Sqdr. Leader Shekhar Malhotra
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Amitabh Bachchan as Amit Malhotra - Jaya Bachchan as Shobha Malhotra
- Rekha as Chandni
Also Starring in Silsila
· 4 more- Kulbhushan Kharbanda Inspector Kulbhushan
- Deven Verma Vidyarthi
- Sanjeev Kumar Dr. V.K.Anand
- Sudha Chopra Shobha's Mom
More from Yash Chopra
More films directed by Yash Chopra, best-rated first: Veer-Zaara, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Dil To Pagal Hai and Darr.
Silsila Plot Summary
What happens in Silsila from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two orphans, Shekhar Malhotra and Amit Malhotra, grow up with a deep, resilient bond as they pursue distinct paths: Shekhar becomes a squadron leader in the Indian Air Force, while Amit writes plays in Delhi. When Shekhar introduces his fiancée to his brother, the trio builds a warm circle of friendship, and the family welcomes Shobha Malhotra. At the same time, Amit falls for Chandni, and the two plan to marry.
Tragedy interrupts this life when Shekhar is killed in the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. Shobha, who is pregnant, faces grief and social stigma. To protect her and honor his memory, Amit marries Shobha, ending his relationship with Chandni, who later marries Dr. V. K. Anand.
Full summary
The whole story of Silsila, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Silsila?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Amit Malhotra's profession?
Silsila Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “พิษรักทำลายใจ” and “希尔希拉, სასიყვარულოს კავშირი”.
- Also known as
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- พิษรักทำลายใจ
- 希尔希拉, სასიყვარულოს კავშირი
- Любовная связь
- Aşk Bağlantısı / Silsila
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Silsila FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Silsila, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Silsila?
Silsila runs 3 hours 2 minutes (182 minutes).
When was Silsila released?
Silsila was released on July 29, 1981.
Who directed Silsila?
Silsila was directed by Yash Chopra.
More films by Yash Chopra Who is in the cast of Silsila?
Silsila stars Shashi Kapoor as Sqdr. Leader Shekhar Malhotra, Amitabh Bachchan as Amit Malhotra and Jaya Bachchan as Shobha Malhotra, among 8 credited actors.
Does Silsila have a post-credit scene?
No. Silsila has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Silsila in?
The original language of Silsila is Hindi.
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